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    Gigabyte's new AM3+ black sockets motherboards

    GIGABYTE a leading producer of motherboards as well as graphics cards announced a latest procession of 16 “Black Socket” motherboards that present support meant for AMD’s after that generation, 32nm AM3+ processors and are based on present age group AMD 800/700 series chipset-depended motherboards.

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    Re: Gigabyte's new AM3+ black sockets motherboards

    Gigabyte, therefore, opted to offer its customers a range of motherboards that are based on current revision compared to those available so far. The main change is given by the integration of AM3 +, easily distinguishable from the AM3 socket because of the color black.

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    Re: Gigabyte's new AM3+ black sockets motherboards

    As before, this is just another revision: the layout is exactly the same and the only change made by the manufacturer seems to be passing the socket AM3 + and turns black. Thus, they are all part of a new series called "Black Socket." As a reminder, AM3 + is physically different from the AM3 processor and although AM3 can be installed without trouble on a socket AM3 +, the opposite is impossible. Indeed, it has an extra pin which theoretically prohibits this operation.

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    Re: Gigabyte's new AM3+ black sockets motherboards

    While ASUS and MSI have recently announced support for AM3 CPU + on their current AM3 motherboards with a simple bios update, Gigabyte is in turn offers support via the release of new revisions of their current motherboards. Revision 3.1, these maps boarded a Socket AM3 + black against a white Socket AM3 cards
    Gigabyte seems to like the old chipsets as AMD has decided to go back to the 760G, which dates from 2009! The AM3 AM3 + is backward compatible, these CPUs are of course supported by the motherboard, unlike the AM3 + CPUs for which, in theory with an additional pin, can not fit on AM3. A theory undermined by the recent announcements from ASUS and MSI, which suggests that the extra pin AM3 + is not finally used.

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    Re: Gigabyte's new AM3+ black sockets motherboards

    Recall how the architecture-based AMD Bulldozer will be compatible with AM3 motherboards only the +, these solutions will also accept socket AM3 processors currently on the market. AM3 motherboards on the market are not mechanically compatible with the AM3 + processors, because of the provision of a pin contact in the socket. The current generation AMD chipset can drive, when combined with the correct socket, prospective new AMD processors for desktop systems but, apparently, with some limitations for specific features accessory.

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    Re: Gigabyte's new AM3+ black sockets motherboards

    Obviously, the AM3 socket + is backward compatible with AM3 and new cards are always able to accommodate, without any concern, an Athlon or Phenom II II supports DDR3. Please note that the reverse is not true. Thus the current AM3 motherboards will not work with processors generating Bulldozer. Will also keyed to prevent such use.

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    Re: Gigabyte's new AM3+ black sockets motherboards

    I think to release the first motherboards to be a good move since backward compatibility 'with the AM3 socket, so' who buys today and wanted to do an upgrade from Phenom to dozer, you will find 'the odious position of having to buy a new motherboard. And then I think that after many years of loyal service has come also the time to send permanently retire the AM2 + socket AM3 which still retains compatibility'....

    Intel you should take a cue from AMD instead of thinking of making new socket every 12 months if not less.... Moreover, incompatible with each other.... and not least to test at least twice before putting them on the market (the chipset that is)!

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    Re: Gigabyte's new AM3+ black sockets motherboards

    I don’t know whether there will be limitations to use an AM3 + processor on a motherboard chipset features a 700 Series or 800. Remember, the future 900 series (thought to accompany Bulldozer) is not expected until a few months and everything is known about her for now is that it should support SLI.

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    Re: Gigabyte's new AM3+ black sockets motherboards

    Motherboard Gigabyte GA-870A-UD3 incorporates Ultra Durable 3 technology on the new AMD platform the AM3. The thicker copper layer (2 oz) that goes through the motherboard allows you to use the entire surface of the latter as the dissipation surface to prevent localized hot spots

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    Re: Gigabyte's new AM3+ black sockets motherboards

    To ensure each user that their reference motherboard supports the processor of their choice, GIGABYTE has decided to change the design of its socket AM3 + compatible products. GIGABYTE motherboards "Black Socket" are compatible with processors AM3 to make sure perfect backward compatibility.

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